March 29, 2010

  • Home Depot merchandising reorg causes vendor concern
  • Lowe’s deal fits Para’s rebranding strategy
  • RONA’s first big box of 2010 is FSC friendly
  • CanWel’s sales dip in 2009
  • PLUS: RONA's spring collection, Can-Save rocks, new TIM-BR MART dealer, Ideal makes acquisition, Kwikset sues, B&Q offers eco-experts, Walmart's sustainable savings — and much more!

March 22, 2010

  • Lowe’s Canada makes paint deal with Para
  • Latest market positions Orgill as source for pro dealers
  • BMR launches rewards card
  • Quebec home improvement sales flat in 2009
  • Lowe’s, Home Depot prepare for 2010
  • PLUS: Lowe’s announces Regina location, JELD-WEN offers contest, RONA breaks ground, Wal-Mart increases financial services, Weyerhaeuser CEO earns more — and more!

March 15, 2010

  • Wholesalers vie for market share following Broadleaf buyout
  • Edmonton store is latest from RONA
  • Castle adds members in all divisions
  • TSC steps up expansion strategy through franchise model
  • Overseas opportunities ignite at Cologne Hardware Fair
  • PLUS: Certainteed, housing starts, Costco, Grainger, True Value, CHHMA Hall of Fame —and more!

March 8, 2010

  • Hardware Fair proves successful for Canucks abroad
  • Hardware party cheers Team Canada’s Olympic win
  • Year-end results position RONA for next phase of strategic plan
  • TSC announces sales increase, acquisition
  • A. Richard celebrates 120 years
  • PLUS: Lawsuit against National Hardware Show organizers thrown out, BMR offers points card, Walmart to expand Supercentres, housing forecast to increase —and more!

March 1, 2010

  • Lowe’s will open three more stores in Ontario
  • Lowe’s, Home Depot report encouraging year ends
  • RONA buys plumbing chain in Quebec
  • Recruitment is focus for Sexton in anniversary year
  • New farm hardware department adds to BMR services
  • PLUS: RONA openings, Superseal deal, Craftsman in Ace stores, Sears Canada year end, Walmart DC — and more!
Older Newsletters Newer Newsletters
https://hardlines.ca/wp-content/themes/hardlines-responsive